Chapter 109: Kevin is arrested
“Erica, are you still mad at me?” Ansel bravely asked.
“Why would you think that?”
“Because of your silence,” Ansel replied.
“I don’t know what to say,” Erica admitted. “There have been so many things happening that have left me overwhelmed.”
“Come here,” Ansel requested. Erica was standing by the window, looking out at the sky.
As Erica approached Ansel, he immediately embraced her and spoke.
“I’m sorry,” Ansel confessed earnestly. “I have been foolish in my thinking and have caused you to worry. Will you forgive me?”
Looking into Erica’s eyes, Ansel appeared genuinely sincere. Erica didn’t want to carry a heavy heart, so she nodded in agreement.
“Thank you, Erica,” Ansel said, tightening the embrace as if he was afraid Erica would disappear.
“Ansel, no matter what, please fight for me and for our child, okay?”
“I will,” Ansel replied.
“Ansel, I love you.”
“I love you more.”
Gently stroking Erica’s hair, Ansel leaned down and gave her a loving kiss.
Afterwards, they smiled at each other, and Erica nestled into Ansel’s chest. They talked together about their future plans for caring for and nurturing their children.
Ansel was unaware of the promising future that lay ahead, but deep within, a newfound sense of determination and strength began to flicker. Erica’s presence awakened all of these, serving as a guiding light for Ansel.
The time passed, and thanks to Erica’s encouragement and attentive care, Ansel gradually recovered both mentally and physically. One day, Erica accidentally spilled hot soup on Ansel’s leg, causing him great pain.
Upon this discovery, Erica insisted on having Ansel’s leg reevaluated at the hospital, and the results were astonishing. It was determined that with physical therapy, there was a possibility of Ansel’s leg regaining functionality. Furthermore, the previous diagnosis of Ansel’s infertility due to the injury was found to be incorrect. These pieces of good news brought renewed hope and belief to Ansel. He was determined not to lose Erica’s trust and the support of his family.
With unwavering effort, Ansel’s hard work paid off. After three months of treatment, he was able to walk normally again.
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During Ansel’s hospitalization for his injuries, Nika took over the management of the company on behalf of Ansel while also investigating the perpetrator responsible for Ansel’s accident. After a period of investigation, Nika discovered that the main culprit was Kevin. Upon reporting the situation to Ansel, Nika proceeded to track down Kevin and bring him to meet Ansel.
In the remote abandoned house, Kevin found himself facing Ansel’s interrogation.
“Why did you do it?” Ansel asked with a serious tone.
“Why, huh?” Kevin’s voice carried indifference and resentment. “Because of you, I lost everything.”
“I have never done anything wrong to you,” Ansel asserted. “The fact that you lost everything is entirely your own doing. Moreover, you have caused harm to others.”
“Oh really?” Kevin replied with a sneer. Deep down, Kevin was well aware of his wrongdoing, yet outwardly, he continued to put up a front to save face.
“Don’t keep acting foolish like that, Kevin. You’re just jealous of Ansel, so you’ve been doing outrageous things,” Nika scolded loudly. “If I were in your shoes, I would bow my head and apologize, begging Ansel for forgiveness.”
“Don’t say anything more. Do whatever you want to me; turn me into the police if you want. No need to play this friendship game here,” Kevin arrogantly shouted.
Confronted with Kevin’s defiance, Nika, filled with anger, wanted to strike him. But Ansel intervened and held him back.
“No more talking; just hand him over to the police.”
“I understand.”
Nika signaled his men to escort Kevin away when suddenly a voice echoed:
“No, please wait a moment.”
Afterward, Desi appeared alongside Erica. The presence of the two girls surprised everyone.
“Erica, why are you here?” Ansel asked as she approached him. “How did you know I was here and came?”
“We’ll talk about that later. For now, listen to what Desi has to say. She has something to tell you,” Erica replied, directing her gaze towards Desi. Ansel really didn’t want to meet Desi, but since Erica had come forward to help, he reluctantly agreed.
“What do you have to say?” Ansel asked indifferently, not bothering to look at Desi.
“Ansel, please forgive Kevin,” Desi pleaded, leaving everyone stunned. She even knelt before Ansel. Kevin was shocked to the point of being speechless.
“Ansel, I know I have no right to ask for your forgiveness for all the mistakes I have caused you. But please, have mercy and forgive Kevin; spare his life,” Desi pleaded with a trembling voice.
“Desi, you have no reason to beg him!” Kevin regained his composure and shouted. It had been three months since he last saw Desi. After causing such a serious incident, Kevin went into hiding, fearing that it would bring harm to Desi.
No one paid attention to Kevin, as Desi was focused on Ansel. After a moment of silence, Ansel spoke up:
“Why are you pleading on behalf of Kevin?” Ansel asked, his tone filled with curiosity and confusion.
“I don’t want the child to grow up without a father,” Desi said, leaving Kevin astonished.
“What are you talking about, Desi? Which child?” Kevin asked anxiously.
“I’m pregnant. The child is yours.” Desi looked at Kevin and replied, causing him to gaze down at her belly. Desi’s belly was showing the size of a three-month pregnancy.
“You… That… When did it happen?” Kevin found himself confused by the situation and taken aback by the revelation.
“That night at the hotel, I planned to trap Ansel, but in the end, I slept with you, and as a result, I became pregnant.” Desi choked back her tears as she spoke.
“How is that even possible?” Kevin mumbled, still finding it hard to believe.
“You’re not allowed to doubt me!” Desi snapped angrily. “Listen carefully, Kevin. Besides you, I’ve never let any other man touch me. The baby is yours.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?” Kevin interrogated.
“I had planned to create a surprise for you. But that day, you didn’t come back home. You left without a word of farewell,” Desi said, unable to hold back her tears. “Kevin, I want us to raise our child together and provide them with a good upbringing.”
“Why did you choose to wait for that child in your life like that?” Kevin felt the need to clarify what was still unclear to him.
“Because I love you, you fool,” Desi replied with affection.
“Isn’t Ansel the one you truly love? Are you doing everything in your power to be with him?” Kevin asked, his voice filled with skepticism.
“I admit that was the case at first. But after getting to know you, I no longer love Ansel. Everything I did was under coercion. My parents, or rather, the Scott family, ordered me to pursue Ansel. Mrs. Emily lied to me, fabricating that if I didn’t comply, her position in the family would be ruined, her husband was having an affair and had an illegitimate child, and all their assets would be handed over to that son. She feared being ostracized and losing everything, so she wanted me to marry into the Brown family for financial security. I accepted out of love for my mother, but it turned out she only used me. And then she abandoned me when she couldn’t achieve her goals,” Desi said with bitterness and shame. “I know I hurt you, Kevin, but I want us to start over. I truly love you.”
While Kevin was still in a daze, Desi turned to Ansel and continued speaking: “Ansel, I know I’ve made a mistake. But please, can you forgive Kevin?”
Seeing Ansel remain silent, Desi turned to Erica with pleading eyes and said, “Erica, I beg you to help me. Please ask Ansel to forgive Kevin.”Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.
Witnessing the scene of a pregnant woman kneeling down, crying, and pleading was difficult for anyone to ignore. Especially Erica, who had a kind and compassionate heart.